Kayo and I first met when we were about twelve years old and from that very first day, we had already been making art together. We were both part of a childrens ministry group back then and were assigned to paint a backdrop for a church event. We found ourselves working together many times since then and eventually as young adults, became officemates at a small design studio. We became really good friends and I think also recognized that we worked really well together as a team. Fast forward to a few more years, we fell madly in love, got married not too long after, had kids soon after and now Read More
Winners of Our Double Book Giveaway Revealed!
Kayo and I are very thankful to everyone who joined our book giveaway! It was enriching to read all your insights and see the many different great lessons being part of a family can teach us — lessons that shape us and make us into who we are. As an expression of our appreciation to those of you who joined, I have compiled your entries and responded to each of them below. I'm sure we can all learn something very valuable from one another. We also thank Fully Booked for letting us hold this blog giveaway and for sharing these wonderful books with us! And of course, lest I forget, Read More
Enough
A few days ago, I suddenly got hit by a momentary spell of sadness. The hormones and tiredness brought about by the pregnancy probably had something to do with it. And it could also be that I'm terrified of what having three small children will require of me. But whatever it was, I really just felt inadequate and insecure. Suddenly, I wasn't sure whether what I was doing as a wife and mother was enough. I doubted if, as an individual, I am enough.I found myself crying to Kayo about it in the middle of the night and as the understanding and caring husband that he is, he helped me sort it out.We Read More
Three Years
Dearest Kayo, The last three years have been the best, most exciting years of my life so far and I am so grateful to have spent all that by your side. I am so proud to have such a hardworking husband. Even when I get annoyed sometimes when you have to work late, know that I appreciate what you do. Thank you for always making sure I’m happy and for doing your best to make me laugh. Even when I tell you to stop already because your jokes aren’t funny, you still manage to put a smile on my face. We never have boring conversations because you’re so smart and interesting. Whether it’s how TVs Read More